Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi Q7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
In comparing the Audi Q7's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q7 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q7's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a better car than the Audi Q7.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q7 loses 60.9 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 50.8 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLE retains 10.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q7.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q7 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q7 being ranked 5 out of 28 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 2 out of 28. Out of 70 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Audi Q7 is ranked 11 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 4.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q7 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLE the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLE a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q7’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 255 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Audi Q7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
62000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
67845 - 109657
Starting MSRP:
62250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
74993
Price Range:
61948 - 101304
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.055
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi Q7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 70Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 70Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 70Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 70Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 70Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
26 out of / 70Ranking
27 out of / 70Ranking
41 out of / 70Ranking
49 out of / 62Ranking
65 out of / 70Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 70Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 70Ranking
4 out of / 70Ranking
4 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 70Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
13 out of / 70Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
23 out of / 70Ranking
25 out of / 70Ranking
32 out of / 70Ranking
33 out of / 70Ranking
42 out of / 62Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Audi Q7 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 63 S, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4839 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4806 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19XL
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Waitomo Blue Metallic
Brown
Tamarind Brown Metallic
Gold
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Green
MANUFAKTUR Ireland Mid Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Pando Gray
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / MANUFAKTUR Truffle Brown
Gray
Not available
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
Red
MANUFAKTUR Carmine Red
White
White/Black
